IO-240 Series Engine Installation & Operation Manual
4-9
31 October 2011
Engine Operation
3. Fuel Selector Valve ........................................... ON or Fullest Tank
4. Aircraft Fuel Boost Pump ................................. According to AFM/POH
5. Ignition Switch .................................................. L, R or BOTH
CAUTION: If the engine is hot, engage starter first, then turn on the
auxiliary fuel pump as instructed by the airframe manufacturer.
Release starter switch as soon as engine fires. Never engage the
starter while the propeller is still turning. If the starter has been
engaged for 30 seconds and the engine has not started, release the
starter switch and allow the starter motor to cool for 3-5 minutes
before another starting attempt is made.
6. Mixture Control................................................. FULL RICH
7. Throttle.............................................................. 1/4 OPEN
WARNING
Ensure the propeller plane of rotation is clear before engaging
the starter.
8. Ignition Switch .................................................. START
RESULT: Engine starts and runs smoothly at idle; indicated oil pressure is greater
than 10 psi. If the engine fails to start, refer to the troubleshooting instructions in
Section 8 of the Maintenance and Overhaul Manual (M-6).
NOTE: Check oil pressure frequently. Oil pressure indication must be
noted within 30 seconds in normal weather. If no pressure is observed,
stop the engine and investigate the cause.
9. Oil Pressure ....................................................... Check
Indicated Oil Pressure is greater than 10 psi. If oil pressure is low or no oil pressure is
indicated, shut down the engine immediately and investigate the cause.
10. Proceed to Section 4-3.3, “Ground Run-up.”
4-3.2.1. Cold Start
Follow the AFM/POH instructions, using the same procedure as for a normal start. After
the engine starts, it may be necessary to operate the boost pump intermittently for a few
seconds in order to prevent the engine from stalling.
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